FS CDT 2

FS CDT 2

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2284965

NATO Rank(s)

OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS

UK Rank(s)

Flight Sergeant

Closing date

08/04/2026, 23:55

Anticipated start date

September 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

5 Years

Post Owner Email

kelsey.dawes101@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

RAF High Wycombe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Vacancy detail

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a FS (Any Profession) to serve as FS CDT at RAF High Wycombe on FTRS (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 07 September 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

Whilst the post is formally established at RAF High Wycombe, the successful candidate will be required to manage and conduct regionalised compulsory drug testing (Wales and West).

Flight Sergeant Compulsory Drugs Testing Officer 2 (FS CDTO 2) will be responsible to SO3 Spec Cswrk & CDT through WO CDT, for the following tasks:

a. Planning, coordinating and implementing an approved annual, region, CDT programme IAW JSP 835 for their respective AOR which combined ensures that each year the RAF CDT Team subject RAF personnel to 25,000 tests.
b. Actively cover other CDTO regions, when necessary, for example, during periods of leave, mass testing etc. There is a requirement to work flexibly across locations including overnight stays in the UK and abroad.
c. Actively review the positive results register for your region prior to each test schedule. This includes checking for personnel on the Individual Re-Test List (IRT) and liaising with unit SD to enable testing of these personnel.
d. Exercise command and control of the test site.
e. Training unit personnel to complete their duties as Collection Assistants, Monitors and Computer Operators.
f. Manage levels of CDT role equipment to ensure that there are sufficient supplies to support the planned testing programme.
g. Making necessary travel arrangements to support the wider implementation of the testing programme.
h. Ensure your issued MT vehicle, paperwork and administration are all in date and serviceable.
i. Monitor and report your monthly EPC expenditure ensuring it remains within the set parameters for spending and regulation.
j. Complete the CDT Officer course at Upavon.
k. Attend monthly and adhoc meetings as directed by SO3 Specialist Casework.

Essential Skills

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Sergeant (Any) or a Chf Tech / Sgt (Any) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Desirable Skills

  • Recent command experience / experience of managing subordinates.
  • Well-developed team working skills.
  • Awareness of current CDT policy and recent changes in strategic direction.
  • A working knowledge of JPA.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, who can deliver with authority.
  • Well-developed IT skills (MS Office 365 and SharePoint).
  • Must hold a full driving licence.
  • Must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and internationally as required.


Selection Process

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant's last 3 appraisal reports.

Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Flt Lt Kelsey Dawes kelsey.dawes101@mod.gov.uk.

Applications. Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports) should be sent to:

Flt Lt Kelsey Dawes kelsey.dawes101@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 08 April 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

Additional information

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on FTRS (LC) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board. Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment. Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. The relevant Profession's advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

Regular Service Applicants. Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor's proposed start date, prior to applying.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. This post is deployable or has safety critical elements or involves operational support activity or is not sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 does not apply.

Admin Discharge. Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

Pension Issues. Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at and . Of particular note is reference to the 'Effect of Re-employment' on Commutation and, for those leaving on a 'preserved' pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS. Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS.

Flexible Working Arrangements. Flexible working is not available for this post.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT). Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave. Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces. Leave entitlement is detailed in .

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF High Wycombe.
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